Bank Holiday Monday & long weekend shopping hours revealed at Tesco, Asda & more (2024)

9 minutes agoBy Allan Glen

Late May bank holiday opening times

Stores across the UK are announcing their late May bank holiday opening hours.

If you look forward to hitting the shops over the late Maybank holiday,you should make a note of theseopening timesin this blog.

39 minutes agoBy Allan Glen

Mitchells and Butlers opening times

Mitchells and Butlers own some of the most popular pubs in the UK includingHarvesterandToby Carvery.

Opening times over this period vary across M&B’s pubs, so you should check out either Harvester’s or Toby Carvery’s websites for all the information.

You can use their locator tools to find your nearest pub, as well as the opening times.

Just enter your postcode, location or the venue you want to go to.

Today, 12:30By Allan Glen

Are London’s museums open today?

Today marks May’s late bank holiday, with millions of Brits getting the day off work.

But is it a good day to explore London’s museums?

Here are a few opening times you might want to know:

• British Museum – 10am–5pm
• Natural History Museum – 10am – 5.50pm
• Science Museum – 10am – 6pm
• Tate Modern – 10am – 10pm
• National Portrait Gallery – 10.30am – 6pm

Today, 12:00By Allan Glen

How about McDonald’s?

As always, McDonald’s opening times will vary depending on location during the long weekend.

With that in mind, it’s best to use itsonline store locatoror call ahead for opening and closing times.

Most locations seem to be keeping to their usual schedule, but some, mostly high-street branches, will be affected by the bank holiday.

Today, 11:30By Allan Glen

Still more to come ... upcoming bank holidays

England and Wales

• August 26, 2024 – Summer bank holiday
• December 25, 2024 – Christmas Day
• December 26, 2024 – Boxing Day

Scotland

• August 5, 2024 – Summer bank holiday
• December 2, 2024 –St Andrew’s Day
• December 25, 2024 – Christmas Day
• December 26, 2024 – Boxing Day

Northern Ireland

• July 12, 2024 –Battle of the Boyne(Orangemen’s Day)
• August 26, 2024 – Summer bank holiday
• December 25, 2024 – Christmas Day
• December 26, 2024 – Boxing Day

Today, 11:00By Allan Glen

Which benefits will be paid early this year?

The late May bank holiday saw benefits paid early last week, with millions getting their cash help sooner than expected.

The same will happen with some of the upcoming holidays.

Here’s when the DWP orHMRCwill make your payments if you’re expecting them on a public holiday:

• August 26– payments will be made on August 23 instead
• December 25– payments will be made on December 24 instead
• December 26– payments will be made on December 24 instead

Today, 10:30By Allan Glen

What about Pure Gym?

Pure Gymis Britain’s largest gym chain by membership, with more than 1,500,000 members and 300facilities in theUKas of 2024.

Good news for members, Pure Gym remains open over the late May bank holiday.

Clubs offering 24/7 access are open as usual — simply scan in as you would if you were training outside of manned hours.

Today, 10:00By Henry Moore

Will The Gym Group be open?

The Gym Groupis a chain of 24/7 no-contractfitnessclubs in theUK.

There are more than 229 gyms across the UK as of 2023.

The company’s gyms offer a range ofcardioand strength-trainingequipment, as well as group exercise classes andpersonal trainingservices.

The good news is that the gym remains open during the late May bank holiday.

Today, 09:30By Henry Moore

Do Deliveroo and Uber Eats operate on bank holidays?

Both Deliveroo and Uber Eats operate as normal on bank holidays.

Some restaurants and delivery apps even offer special bank holiday deals.

Today, 09:00By Henry Moore

Tesco late May bank holiday hours

Tescostores will remain open during the bank holiday weekend.

However, store opening hours will vary depending on location and store type.

Many large stores will operate with reduced hours on the Monday, closing by 8pm.

Some Tesco locations are open 24 hours a day, but typically larger stores open from 6am or 7am.

They then usually close at around 10pm or 11pm.

This is also the best place to check forpetrol filling station opening times, as these can vary from the main store opening hours.

Tesco Express stores will beopenas usual.

Today, 08:30By Henry Moore

What about KFC?

Like most fast-food chains, KFC is also operating normally today.

These opening times do vary from store to store, however, so it's best to check online before going in search of some fried chicken.

Just use the KFC locator site to see if your local branch is open...

Today, 08:00By Henry Moore

Is Greggs open this bank holiday Monday?

Most Greggs branches will be open as usual today, but opening times can vary depending on the size of the branch.

The affordable bakery is also available through several delivery apps today.

To get more details on Greggs' opening times, use its store locator tool.

Today, 07:30By Henry Moore

Late May bank holiday opening times

Stores across the UK are announcing their late May bank holiday opening hours.

If you look forward to hitting the shops over the late Maybank holiday,you should make a note of theseopening timesin this blog.

Today, 07:00By Henry Moore

Are Odeon and Vue cinemas open today?

With millions of Brits having the day off work or school, today is a perfect time to catch one of the latest cinema releases.

So it's good news that both Odeon and Vue cinemas are open as usual this bank holiday Monday.

Simply head over to their websites to see what's on...

Today, 06:30By Henry Moore

Is Ikea open over the bank holiday?

Ikea’sstores inEngland,WalesandNorthern Irelandwill be open as usual on the lateMay bank holidayMonday May 27.

But it’s important to be aware that opening hours can vary.

If you’re planning a trip, it’s best to find your local store opening times on its website.

Just enter your postcode into its store locator tool to find your nearest branch.

Today, 06:00By Henry Moore

Is Windsor Castle open today?

If you are looking to spend your bank holiday exploring some royal history, you’re in luck.

Windsor Castle remains open on bank holidays.

The historic site will open from 10am to 17:30pm.

Today, 05:00By Henry Moore

Does Amazon deliver on bank holidays?

Bank holidays do not count as business days, so if you order something today with day-one delivery, it is unlikely it will arrive tomorrow.

However, you can expect parcels to arrive tomorrow if they match the delivery date shown online.

The best thing to do is check your shipping info to find out more.

Today, 04:00By Henry Moore

Are London’s museums open today?

Today marks May’s late bank holiday, with millions of Brits getting the day off work.

But is it a good day to explore London’s museums?

Here are a few opening times you might want to know:

• British Museum – 10am–17pm
• Natural History Museum – 10am – 17.50pm
• Science Museum – 10am – 18pm
• Tate Modern – 10am – 10pm
• National Portrait Gallery – 10.30am – 18pm

Today, 03:00By Henry Moore

Mitchells and Butlers opening times

Mitchells and Butlers own some of the most popular pubs in the UK includingHarvesterandToby Carvery.

Opening times over this period vary across M&B’s pubs, so you should check out either Harvester’s or Toby Carvery’s websites for all the information.

You can use their locator tools to find your nearest pub, as well as the opening times.

Just enter your postcode, location or the venue you want to go to.

Today, 02:00By Henry Moore

What about Greene King pubs?

Greene Kinghas over 300pubsinLondon— and 2,600 in the UK.

Opening times over the bank holiday vary depending on location.

You’ll want to check the pub locator on the company’s website, which shows you when your local is open.

Today, 01:00By Henry Moore

Which benefits will be paid early this year?

The late May bank holiday saw benefits paid early last week, with millions getting their cash help sooner than expected.

The same will happen with some of the upcoming holidays.

Here’s when the DWP orHMRCwill make your payments if you’re expecting them on a public holiday:

• August 26– payments will be made on August 23 instead
• December 25– payments will be made on December 24 instead
• December 26– payments will be made on December 24 instead

26th May 2024, 00:00By Henry Moore

Westfield Stratford City opening times

Looking to do some shopping this bank holiday?

Well, you’re in luck, as Westfield Stratford City is set to be opening for much for the long weekend.

Today, the centre will open at 10am and close at 9pm.

26th May 2024, 23:00By Henry Moore

Every upcoming bank holiday you need to know about

England and Wales

• May 27, 2024 – Spring bank holiday
• August 26, 2024 – Summer bank holiday
• December 25, 2024 – Christmas Day
• December 26, 2024 – Boxing Day

Scotland

• May 27, 2024 – Spring bank holiday
• August 5, 2024 – Summer bank holiday
• December 2, 2024 –St Andrew’s Day
• December 25, 2024 – Christmas Day
• December 26, 2024 – Boxing Day

Northern Ireland

• May 27, 2024 – Spring bank holiday
• July 12, 2024 –Battle of the Boyne(Orangemen’s Day)
• August 26, 2024 – Summer bank holiday
• December 25, 2024 – Christmas Day
• December 26, 2024 – Boxing Day

26th May 2024, 22:00By Henry Moore

How about McDonald’s?

As always, McDonald’s opening times will vary depending on location during the long weekend.

With that in mind, it’s best to use itsonline store locatoror call ahead for opening and closing times.

Most locations seem to be keeping to their usual schedule, but some, mostly high-street branches, will be affected by the bank holiday.

26th May 2024, 21:30By Henry Moore

Late May bank holiday opening times

Stores across the UK are announcing their late May bank holiday opening hours.

If you look forward to hitting the shops over the late Maybank holiday,you should make a note of theseopening timesin this blog.